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@Gail White wrote in an earlier post:I have made an offer on a house where there has been a very heavy smoker living for a number of years. The originally white popcorn ceiling is now yellow over the entire surface. T...
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I got the inspection report for a turnkey property I am considering buying. There was one item listed in the 'Major Item' section. See language below along with pictures:"Horizontal cracking on East side of basement. ...
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Hello all, I am a newbie here and would like to know what steps I should take when investing out of state. Thank you.
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Hey Everyone!I am looking to buy my first rental property by the end of the year and currently live in Saratoga Springs, NY. As I am looking for multi family properties, I have been assessing, visiting and analyzing p...
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In Rich Dad, Poor Dad it says: the people who hurry to catch the wave late usually are the ones wiped out. I wonder if that pertains to starting real estate investing right now. Maybe I wonder because I haven't starte...
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Hi All,Need some insight regarding some issues I'm experiencing with some tenants. I had a couple move in to my townhouse and in the few months they've been here there's been a series of repairs that were needed for t...
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I'm going to look at a duplex in my town this weekend. It is fully rented. Currently pulling in $525 per month per unit. Total gross rent = $1050 per month. Utilities are separate and paid by the tenants less the ...
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I was set to close on a house today (currently in it's redemption period of foreclosure) but the appraisal last week discovered that the square footage had been listed as more than 250sf over actual, taking the price ...
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I have a guy that has done a few jobs for me and we've not had any issues. I recently needed a roof replaced. Asked him for his bid and he sent me his quote via text. Afterwards We agree on color, date, time etc. He ...
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Investment Info:
Single-family residence other investment in Pensacola.
Purchase price: $109,900
Cash invested: $30,000
I purchased this home to flip it and live in it while on Active Duty stationed ...